Mixing Nozzle Facts & Info

RECOMMENDED MIXING NOZZLE SIZES BY ADHESIVE TYPE AND VISCOSITY

Adhesive/Material Type Elements Required Mixing Intensity Technical Notes
Acrylic (inc. MMA) 8 – 24 Low to Mid Fast-curing; fewer elements reduce heat buildup.
Epoxy 15 – 24 Moderate Standard helical nozzles work best for 1:1 and 2:1.
Polyester Resin 18 – 24 Moderate Common in anchoring; sensitive to catalyst ratio.
Silicone 20 – 30 Moderate High viscosity requires more "folds" to reach parity.
Polysulfide 24 – 32 High Often used in aerospace; requires thorough integration.
Polyurea 24 – 32 High Extremely fast set time; requires high-energy mixing.
Urethane (Polyurethane) 24 – 36 High Highly sensitive to moisture and ratio imbalances.
Hybrid (MS Polymers) 24 – 36 High Thick consistency needs more elements for uniformity.
Polyurethane Foam 10 – 24 Low Focus is on expansion initiation rather than precision.
 

RECOMMENDED MIXING NOZZLE DIAMETER BY MATERIAL VISCOSITY

Category Viscosity (cps) Visual Reference ID (Metric) ID (Imperial)
Ultra-Low 1 – 500 Water to Juice 1.0 – 3.2mm 0.04" – 0.12"
Thin 500 – 5,000 Syrup to Honey 3.2 – 6.4mm 0.12" – 0.25"
Medium 5,000 – 50,000 Honey to Ketchup 5.4 – 8.0mm 0.21" – 0.31"
Thick 50,000 – 100,000 Peanut Butter 8.0 – 10.0mm 0.31" – 0.40"
Heavy Paste > 100,000 Thick Caulking > 10.0mm > 0.40"